Dhaka:The 52nd death anniversary of Farrukh Ahmad, a prominent figure in modern Bengali literature, will be observed tomorrow. Renowned as the poet of Muslim renaissance, Ahmad passed away at Eskaton Garden in Dhaka on October 19, 1974.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Farrukh Ahmad was born on June 10, 1918, in Majhail village, Magura. He gained recognition for his unique poetic style and significant contributions to modern Bengali poetry, often highlighting Islamic ideals, humanism, equality, and resistance to oppression.
Throughout his life, Ahmad was vocal against exploitation and injustice, using his poetry to express his views during key historical events like the Language Movement of 1952 and the Liberation War of 1971. Some of his notable poetry collections include "Sat Sagorer Majhi" (1944), "Sirajam Munira" (1952), "Naufel O Hatim" (1961), and "Hatemtayi" (1966). He also authored children's works such as "Pakhir Basa," "Harf-er Chhara," and "Chharar Asar."
In recognition of his literary contributions, Farrukh Ahmad was awarded the Bangla Academy Award in 1960, the President's Award Pride of Performance in 1961, and both the Adamjee and UNESCO awards in 1966. Posthumously, he received the Ekushey Padak in 1977 and the Independence Award in 1980.